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Hi all,

I currently have my Cert III and decided to study my diploma, unfortunately I have fallen behind in my study, I haven't submitted a unit for 2 months but have worked on the assignment. The course I enrolled into is self paced and i paid for the course. I was told by my work I am not allowed to work at all if I'm not actively working towards my qualification is this true? Even though I hold a qualification already. Just doesn't make sense to me. I am behind but i have worked on my assignments just not completed a unit recently.

Did you find the answer?battleship online

You have probably already found the answer already. But in case anyone else was wondering:

As long as you’re working as a cert three educator than no, you don’t have to be actively working towards your diploma. However, if your service is using you to satisfy the minimum Diploma educator ratio (which is 50%) then yes, you will have to be actively working towards your qualification. The same is true if you are working as a lead educator.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the answer, it really helped me with this problem!subway horror

RigobertoHolland wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 19, 2024 2:23 am

Thanks for the answer, it really helped me with this problem!subway horror

Thanks you!

Hi I’m working towards my bachelor in ECE birth-05 accelerated and I wanted to ask what pay I should be getting. I’ve been the placeholder ect in the room for a good 6 months now and I believe they’re planning on keeping me in that role for next year. I’ve done 2 of my terms starting my summer term soon this month and I’m wondering what pay I should be on since I’m technically the ECT

I get how that feels—it’s tough balancing work and study, especially when you're already qualified. I’ve been in a similar spot before with self-paced courses, and in my experience, reaching out to the course provider can help. They might be able to offer you some flexibility or extensions if you're still putting in the effort. As for work, I’d recommend talking to your manager or HR directly to explain where you're at. They might be more understanding than it seems, especially if you're still working on the qualification.